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Hocking-Athens Perry Community Action

EIN 31-0718322 · Logan, OH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOCKING.ATHENS.PERRY COMMUNITY ACTION WILL MOBILIZE RESOURCES TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH ADVOCACY AND QUALITY SERVICES THAT PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE. STRATEGIES TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION WILL INCLUDE: THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF PROGRAM SERVICES THAT ADDRESS SUCH ISSUES AS: EARLY EDUCATION NEEDS OF CHILDREN, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING NEEDS FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY, SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS, FOOD AND NUTRITION NEEDS OF RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES THAT IMPROVE INFRASTRUCTURE, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR AREA RESIDENTS; THE COORDINATION OF SERVICE EFFORTS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS, AGENCIES, AND INSTITUTIONS; ADVOCACY FOR THE POOR ON MATTERS REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS, PROGRAM FUNDING, AND INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE.

Income
$34.2 million
Spending
$34.4 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 91%
Employees
549
Volunteers
2,323
Highest pay
$185,060, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $10.4 million spent. FOOD AND NUTRITION - MADE UP OF THE SOUTHEAST OHIO FOODBANK AND REGIONAL KITCHEN, THIS DIVISION WORKS TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER IN A TEN-COUNTY REGION (ATHENS, GALLIA, HOCKING, JACKSON, LAWRENCE, MEIGS, MORGAN, PERRY, VINTON, AND WASHINGTON). THE FOODBANK ACTS AS A DISTRIBUTION CENTER, BRINGING IN FOOD THAT IS GOVERNMENT FUNDED, DONATED AND PURCHASED, AND DISTRIBUTING IT TO A NETWORK OF FOOD PANTRIES. THE KITCHEN PROVIDES DIRECT CLIENT SERVICE THROUGH SENIOR NUTRITION AND CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS, SUCH AS MEALS ON WHEELS AND SUMMER FEEDING.IN 2024, THE FOODBANK DISTRIBUTED OVER 5.6 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD AND PREPARED NEARLY 114,216 INDIVIDUAL MEALS FOR SENIORS AND CHILDREN.
  2. $7.7 million spent. TRANSIT - THE TRANSPORTATION DIVISION IS WORKING TO BUILD A ROBUST REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION NETWORK THAT SUPPORTS THE NEEDS OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS AND MULTIPLE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND INITIATIVES. TRANSIT PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE GOBUS INTERCITY BUS PROGRAM, LOGAN PUBLIC TRANSIT, ATHENS PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND ATHENS ON DEMAND TRANSIT. THE ATHENS MOBILITY PROGRAM COORDINATES SERVICES AROUND THE REGION AND IDENTIFIES AND SOLVES TRANSPORTATION GAPS. IN 2024, 1,966,844 MILES WERE TRAVELED AND 470,626 TRIPS WERE PROVIDED. WE TRAVELED A TOTAL 86,353.18 HOURS.
  3. $6.6 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES - OUR UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ALLOW FAMILIES TO PAY WHAT THEY CAN ON THEIR GAS AND ELETRIC BILLS SO THEY CAN FOCUS ON GETTING BACK ON THEIR FEET. OUR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS BUILD ON THE STRENGTHS OF EACH PARTICIPANT TO HELP PREPARE THEM FOR THE WORKFORCE. IN 2024, OUR EMPLOYEMENT PROGRAMS SERVED 322 INDIVIDUALS AND OUR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS SERVED 3,351.
  4. $6.0 million spent. CHILD DEVELOPMENT - CHILD DEVELOPMENT ENCOMPASSES HEAD START SERVING CHILDREN AGES 3-5; EARLY HEAD START, SERVING PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN BIRTH TO AGE 3; SUMMER CAMP FOR PRESCHOOLERS; AND A CAR SEAT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM. THE HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS ARE THE CORNERSTONE OF THIS DIVISION. THESE PROGRAMS PARTNER WITH PARENTS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY CENTERED SERVICES TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND EDUCATION OUTCOMES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SCHOOL READINESS.IN 2024, 319 CHILDREN WERE ENROLLED IN HEAD START. 121 CHILDREN AND 12 PREGNANT WOMEN WERE SERVED BY EARLY HEAD START AND OUR BUSES DROVE 45,880 MILES.
  5. $3.3 million spent. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - OUR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMS IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR NEIGHBORS. OUR WEATHERIZATION PROGRAMS HELP TO IMPROVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR HOUSEHOLDS. THE RESULT IS THAT INDIVIDUALS SPEND LESS MONEY ON ENERGY COSTS, DECREASING THE AMOUNT OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE NEEDED. IN 2024, WE WEATHERIZED 82 HOMES AND CONDUCTED ENERGY AUDITS ON 3 ELIGIBLE HOMES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1966.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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